Pupils' fury over Savio Salesian College's bid to make them all wear blazers next year

A mock-up of the new uniform at Savio Salesian College in Bootle that comes into effect in September 2015. The image was taken from the school's website.

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A Facebook storm has erupted over a Bootle school’s plans to force all pupils to wear blazers next term.

Savio Salesian College, in Netherton Way, wants to introduce the new uniform in September.

Currently only Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils must wear a blazer, but children in Year 10 and 11 will now also be made to don the formal jackets instead of the jumpers they presently wear.

One pupil told the ECHO: “We have just received a letter which says we have to wear a new uniform with a blazer.

“Blazers are extremely uncomfortable and my family are strapped for cash at the minute and we cannot afford to buy a new one.”

Nearly 400 pupils have joined a Facebook group called Petition Aganist Savios New School Uniform.

A mock-up of the new uniform at Savio Salesian College in Bootle that comes into effect in September 2015. The image was taken from the school's website.

One girl called the new dress code a “disgusting vile inappropriate new uniform”, while others called for a boycott. Another said the new uniform would make pupils look like “nuns”.

According to the school’s website, boys and girls in Year 7, 8 and 9 must wear a navy blue blazer with the school badge, a tie, a blue shirt and a grey jumper or cardigan.

Meanwhile, Year 10 and 11 pupils wear similar attire except for a school-branded blue jumper instead of a blazer.

This will all change in September when the whole school must wear blazers.

Executive headteacher Frances Harrison, who recently joined the school from Notre Dame Catholic College, said in a letter to parents: “You will shortly be issued with a voucher which will entitle you to collect your free items of uniform for your son/daughter.”

A blazer marked with the school crest, a branded tie and jumper will be provided to all pupils, along with grey trousers for boys and a pleated skirt for girls.